23 August 202421 August 2024 Raízen and Vertoro join forces to enhance lignin’s value in advanced biofuels and chemical sectors Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions
21 August 202421 August 2024 nova-Experts introduced: Narendar Poranki Technology & Markets · Market Research · Technology Scouting
20 August 202415 August 2024 Valorization of lignin from aqueous-based lignocellulosic biorefineries Valorization has potential to generate lignin feedstocks for production of sustainable feedstocks for manufacture of sustainable aviation biofuels, agricultural applications, and specialty products
5 August 202427 November 2024 Debut Launches BiotechXBeautyLabs™, Giving All Beauty Brands Access to Cutting-Edge Biotech Ingredient and Formulation Innovation BiotechXBeautyLabs™ enables beauty brands, large and small, to develop high-performing, sustainable, clinically-tested and differentiated biotech products at high speed and with no upfront research cost
31 July 202426 July 2024 Emirates Biotech launches operations and welcomes Shaikh Suhail Al-Maktoum as a shareholder New PLA production facility in the United Arab Emirates to spearhead the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers across the Middle East, Africa, and India
Scientific journal to cover Carbios’ enzyme-embedded, ‘home-compostable’ PLA Carbios Active is the real-life application of Carbios’ expertise in enzyme optimization and polymer science
26 July 202425 July 2024 Biotechnological approaches for producing natural pigments in yeasts Pigments are widely used in the food, cosmetic, textile, pharmaceutical, and materials industries
25 July 202419 July 2024 Light, a new factor in biomanufacturing Engineers have developed a new way to exert control over bioreactions: light. Using light of the correct colour can promote the desired reaction and hence keep costs down in biomanufacturing. As highlighted in an article on worldbiomarketsinsights.com
24 July 202419 July 2024 The startups using light to scale biomanufacturing The bioeconomy is associated with the production of tangible and weighty stuff. Yet some biobased startups are using a more ephemeral tool in their biomanufacturing processes: light
22 July 202416 July 2024 ZymoChem Unveils World’s First Scalable, 100% Bio-Based, and Biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer: BAYSE™ Groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize the $145 billion global hygiene industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future
Bacterial glitter: New findings open up possibilities for sustainable color technologies An international research team of the Cluster of Excellence ‘Balance of the Microverse' has investigated the mechanism that makes bacteria reflect light without using pigments
16 July 202411 July 2024 German government supports SAF production in INERATEC’s e-Fuel plant in Frankfurt through Kopernikus P2X During the three-year funding period, the production of e-Kerosene will be intensively investigated to create a sustainable alternative to fossil kerosene
Superlab Suisse opens state-of-the-art facility in Basel, fostering new spaces for scientific breakthroughs For life sciences and biotech companies, access to affordable dedicated lab spaces is hard to come by. Labs are prohibitively expensive to build and operate, posing significant financial barriers to innovation and research
15 July 202410 July 2024 Debut Expands Partnership with L’Oréal to Develop and Scale Biotech Ingredients Crucial for Sustainable Beauty The long-term agreement will accelerate the shift to using bio-identical ingredients across numerous L'Oréal product formulations and brands
11 July 20245 July 2024 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Expands Facilities to Support Spider Silk Production Growth Construction for both investments has begun, with the first project expected to be completed within just a few weeks and the larger effort is scheduled to be completed by early fall
4 July 202427 June 2024 Governor Walz Announces $213 Million to Build Sustainable Biomanufacturing Facility in Marshall Minnesota The Solugen-owned plant will utilize Minnesota grown corn to manufacture chemicals usually made from oil, to minimize the global carbon footpring
3 July 20242 July 2024 Precision Fermentation: What is it? How Precision Fermentation can accelerate the journey to Net Zero by 2040
K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH and FUTERRO S.A. conclude distribution agreement The Hamburg-based K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH and the Belgian FUTERRO S.A. have concluded a distribution agreement for the sale of Polylactide (PLA) with immediate effect from 18 April 2024
27 June 202421 June 2024 Rare Earths 85% Recyclable Thanks to Bacteria Efficient Recycling Process for Rare Earths Through Bioleaching and Bioaccumulation
24 June 202418 June 2024 Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform With an investment of over 16 million euro, the Center for Sustainable Materials in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux will become an innovation accelerator, supported by Michelin
18 June 202412 June 2024 BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs In a joint research project FUMBIO, the company is collaborating with Saarland University, University of Marburg and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
Biotech Company secures multi-million investment to revolutionize the Market for sustainable aroma with a groundbreaking new technology With extra capital backing, the company aims to become a global leader in sustainable aroma development for the food industry and beyond
7 June 202431 May 2024 A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical A new process for the mass production of erythro-isocitric acid from waste could make the substance interesting for industry in the future
5 June 202431 May 2024 How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable Understanding the function of a specific bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological degradation of styrene
4 June 202431 May 2024 Danish industrial biotechnology startup Cellugy raises €4,9M to replace petrochemicals in personal care products The company will scale up production of its EcoFLEXY dry cellulose product to industrial volumes
3 June 202427 May 2024 Where next for South Africa’s bioeconomy? Eleven years on from the release of its national Bioeconomy Strategy, how has South Africa progressed in building biobased capacity?
Fresh Del Monte announces partnership to produce biofertilizers from fruit residues, launching innovative plant in Kenya Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, the new plant marks an initial step in biofertilizer production
28 May 202423 May 2024 HealthTech Bioactives Partners with Abolis for Sustainable Production of High-Value Polyphenols The initial phase of the partnership will focus on developing two high-value molecules with limited sourcing availability
24 May 202417 May 2024 Insempra completes $20 million financing to advance the development of next-generation bio-based ingredients Series A investment round will accelerate Insempra’s market-first approach to developing superior, intrinsically sustainable ingredients for the beauty & food industries
23 May 202421 May 2024 Mycocycle Raises $3.6 Million to Transform Waste into Sustainable Raw Materials with Fungi Seed extension comes as company triples R&D footprint and raises production capacity to 40 metric tons of material treated per month
5 Minutes With… Professor Paul Freemont, Head of Structural & Synthetic Biology at Imperial College London "To support commercialisation of the bioeconomy we need to have relevant standards and metrics"
21 May 202417 May 2024 nova Session on “The latest on the EU Policy Framework for Chemicals and Materials” Overview of the latest developments in the EU policy framework for Renewable Carbon in the chemical and material industries
10 May 20248 May 2024 CARBIOS celebrates the groundbreaking of its PET biorecycling plant, a world first, with its partners CARBIOS' first commercial plant will play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution, offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste
8 May 202430 April 2024 LanzaTech x lululemon collab births a new sustainable fashion item Combining two innovative techniques, the fabric was created with captured carbon emissions and an enzyme-based recycling process
3 May 202426 April 2024 Earth Day 2024: Angel Yeast Continues to Tackle Plastic Pollution Challenges With Bio-based Material Solutions EA Earth Action has published an annual report which stated that by 2024, each person on the planet would produce 28 kilos of plastic waste
25 April 202422 April 2024 Plant One new owner of Bioprocess Pilot Facility at Biotech Campus Delft The acquisition of the Bioprocess Pilot Facility represents a strategic move towards fostering innovation and collaboration within the biotechnology sector
10 April 20244 April 2024 BIC on the EU Communication on biotechnology and biomanufacturing With its innovative power and by creating new industrial ecosystems, the bio-based industries sector is a strategic pillar for biomanufacturing in Europe today
4 April 202428 March 2024 Why building America’s biomanufacturing sector is critical for America’s security John F. Crowley from BIO: “The strength of our biotechnology industry is a testament to our nation’s capability to protect and enhance the lives of its citizens and those around the globe.”
28 March 202425 March 2024 Commission takes action to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU The EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector is facing several challenges: research and technology transfer to the market, regulatory complexity, access to finance, skills, value chain obstacles, intellectual property, public acceptance and economic security
CBE JU boosting the EU’s biotech and biomanufacturing sectors CBE JU funding supports projects developing and producing innovative, sustainable and circular bio-based solutions across many sectors spanning from bio-based chemicals to food and feed ingredients, from construction materials to packaging
26 March 202421 March 2024 Beekman 1802 Dupe Themselves with Groundbreaking Biotech Vegan Goat Milk Launches New Shine Free Skincare Range Targeting the Needs of Gen Z
25 March 202422 March 2024 Renewable Materials Conference: Six Innovations Nominated and Final Program Available Three bio-based innovations from Germany and from Sweden, two CCU innovations from Denmark and Hungary and one advanced plastic recycling technology from Canada are nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2024” innovation award
Strengthening the EU’s bioeconomy strategy with four policy recommendations From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy
22 March 202418 March 2024 Project InFuProts: Anchor proteins keep biocompatible insecticides on leaves even in the rain Scientists of RWTH Aachen together with the DWI Leibniz Institute and experts from Thailand are going to develop for Vip3A a heat-stable and rain-resistant binding of protein toxins to plant leaves
21 March 20242 April 2024 National Biobased Products Day reminds us of the importance of biotech Switching to biobased products can help reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, compostable biobased items help boost soil health and water quality
18 March 20242 April 2024 Biotech fashion takes naturally sourced textiles literally As fashion weeks in both the U.S. and Europe come to a close, it begs the question of staying fashionable and environmentally friendly
The biotechnology revolution in textile dyeing Biotechnology holds the potential to revolutionize textile dyeing by utilizing biopigments, biodegradable dyes, and fermentative dyeing methods as alternatives to synthetic options
15 March 202411 March 2024 Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials Both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry
14 March 202410 March 2024 The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting
12 March 20247 March 2024 Danimer Scientific Announces Successful Expansion of Rinnovo® Demonstration Plant Capacity Newly completed demonstration plant capacity will accelerate partnership testing